Mendagri Bangga Pembagian 10 Juta Bendera Merah Putih Disambut Meriah Warga Merauke

MERAUKE - Menteri Dalam Negeri (Mendagri) Tito Karnavian mengaku bangga atas sambutan meriah warga setempat, pada acara pembagian 10 juta bendera merah putih, Jumat (12/8/2022), di Halaman Kantor Bupati Merauke.

Tito merasa tersanjung sebab agenda peringatan HUT kemerdekaan RI tersebut, mendapat respon yang sangat baik dari seluruh masyarakat Papua, khususnya di wilayah bagian selatan Bumi Cenderawasih. 

"Saya merasa bangga karena acara ini dilaksanakan di depan gedung kantor Bupati Merauke. Saya sudah melihat video bagaimana langkah-langkah yang dilakukan oleh Bapak Bupati Merauke dalam rangka untuk menggelorakan pembagian 10 juta bendera merah putih se-Indonesia,"

Masih dikatakan Tito, gerakan pembagian 10 Juta bendera merah putih, dilakukan dari Sabang sampai Merauke. Tujuannya  untuk membangkitkan semangat nasionalisme seluruh rakyat Indonesia, di seluruh pelosok tanah air.

Sementara gerakan pembagian simbol negara tersebut, selain dilakukan di Provinsi Papua, Kabupaten Merauke, nantinya bakal dilangsungkan di Surabaya, Jawa Timur dan Aceh, beberapa hari kedepan.

“Diharapkan dari pembagian bendera merah putih tersebut, tumbuh rasa nasionalisme dan patriotisme bagi warga Papua Selatan, sebagai bagian dari anak Indonesia,” harapnya.

Sementara Sekda Papua, M. Ridwan Rumasukun mengapresiasi Mendagri yang telah memilih Kabupaten Merauke sebagai tempat pertama pembagian 10 juta bendera merah putih.

Apalagi kegiatan itu tidak hanya berlangsung secara seremonial saja, namun memiliki makna memupuk rasa cinta dan bangga terhadap negara Indonesia. 

"Karena nantinya bendera merah putih ini akan di pasang di seluruh intansi pemerintah kantor, sekolah, tempat umum, rumah dan tempat strategis lainnya selama bulan kemerdekaan," ujar dia. ***

MERAUKE - Minister of Home Affairs, Tito Karnavian admitted that he was proud of the enthusiasm of local residents, at the distribution of 10 million flags, Friday (12/8/2022), at the Merauke Regent's Office Yard.

Tito was flattered because the agenda for the commemoration of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia got a good response from all Papuans, especially in the southern part of Papua.

"I feel proud because this event was held in front of the Merauke Regent's office building. I have seen a video of the steps taken by the Regent of Merauke in order to promote the distribution of 10 million red and white flags throughout Indonesia,"

Tito said that the movement was carried out from Sabang to Merauke. The goal is to raise the spirit of nationalism of all Indonesian people, in all corners of the country.

Meanwhile, the movement to distribute the country's symbols, in addition to being carried out in Papua Province, Merauke Regency, and will be held in Surabaya, East Java and Aceh.

"It is hoped that by the distribution of the flag, a sense of nationalism and patriotism will grow for the people of South Papua, as part of the Indonesian," he hoped.

Meanwhile, the Regional Secretary of Papua, M. Ridwan Rumasukun appreciated the Minister of Home Affairs who had chosen Merauke Regency as the first place for the distribution of 10 million red and white flags.

Moreover, the activity did not only take place ceremonially, but had the meaning of fostering a sense of love and pride for the Indonesian state.

"Because this red and white flag will be installed in all government agencies offices, schools, public places, houses and other strategic places during the month of independence," he said. ***